It’s an exciting time for me. Lover of the novel and unique; my news feed in January brings me joy in the form of list upon list of the new and interesting foods I can spend all year trying. So I’ve rounded up my favourites and added a few of my own. Welcome to your 2017…
A guide to wraps
Lunch is one my top three favourite meals of the day and like all meals, I take it very seriously. So when I was asked by Juliette Stein over at Huffington Post to help readers made better decision when it comes to wraps, I was only too happy to help. Find the article reproduced below, and…
Wine: Can it ever be healthy?
Wine: Can it ever be healthy? The pop of a cork, the unmistakable sound of a glass slowly filling with wine, the expectation of the first sip; there is almost a ceremony around taking that first sip of a cool Sauvignon Blanc, or a hearty Merlot. For many, a glass of wine (or two) is…
Yoghurt: The best and worst
You may have noticed a heavy presence of dairy-related topics in my blog. Many of my posts centre around it in some form: I love all things dairy, whether it’s milk, yoghurt or cheese. My favourite snack currently is yoghurt and being the nutrition nerd I am, I compared over sixty yoghurts currently available in…
Sugar: Toxic or a treat?
Sugar. Something that makes the medicine go down? Or a sinful poison? Sugar 101 Sugar is a type of carbohydrate, a substance contained in most of the foods we eat. Some carbohydrate-based foods are healthier (think vegetables, fruits and dairy), while others are less healthy. The less healthy carbohydrates are chocolate, sweets, ice cream and soft…
10 Healthy Snack Ideas
When the mid-morning munchies strike, keep healthy snacks on hand to tide you over until your next main meal. Is it ok to snack between meals? A couple of small snacks a day in between main meals provides extra nutrition, stabilises blood sugar levels and stops us getting too hungry (meaning we are less likely to overeat at…
Food trends: Pea Milk
Move over kale and coconut water – there are some new food trends ready to take centre stage this year. This week the spotlight is on Pea Milk What is it? Almond milk latte, quinoa milk porridge, or a refreshing coconut milk on ice. The market for plant milks have surged in the past few years,…
Food Aphrodisiacs: Do They Really Work?
Oysters, chilli, chocolate and champagne. If you haven’t heard already, these are just some of the foods credited with putting some ‘va va voom’ back in the bedroom. But do they actually work, or is it all a bunch of (non libido enhancing) baloney? I spoke to the Huffington Post about whether stockpiling oysters and…
Can sleep make you fat?
You’ve got the diet under control (aside from a cheeky sweet treat here and there), have skipped the last few Friday night drinks, and are making friends with the treadmill at the gym – but you just can’t seem to shift those last few kilos and you don’t know why. The answer might be as…
A guide to: Crackers
Walk into the biscuit aisle of the supermarket and you’ll see an endless array of colourful packages for crackers and crispbreads, with many claiming to be ‘healthy’ and ‘natural’. But which one is the healthiest, and what should we be searching for when shopping? Crackers 101 Start by looking for the word wholegrain on packets. A cracker…
A guide to: Yoghurt
Pot set, Greek or natural? Australians love their yoghurt: for breakfast, as a quick snack, or added into dressings and sauces – with the average person eating around seven kilograms each year. And there’s a good reason for its popularity. “Yoghurt is a nutritious dairy food that provides us with calcium for strong bones and teeth,…
Hot water vs. Cold water: Which is better?
We all know how important it is to get enough water, but is it better to have it warm? Or is a glass of ice cold water better? I talked to Kahla Preston at the Glow about water temperature and if it actually makes a difference. The article is found here and is reproduced below. If…